“Nature is delicious here.” That is Log Haven owner Margo Provost’s slogan to describe her uniquely enticing restaurant. She nailed it.
Natural Beauty
It doesn’t hurt that Log Haven is located on 40 private acres within the Wasatch National Forest, surrounded by waterfalls, wildflowers, streams and ponds, gorgeous mountain views, wildlife, and the best that nature has to offer … [Read more...]

Spice Kitchen Incubator is allowing new immigrants from countries such as Bhutan to start businesses on a shoestring, making the American Dream come true for refugees Kamal and Geeta Niroula, owners of the Bhutan House Restaurant. Five years ago, the S.P.I.C.E. Kitchen Incubator (Supporting the Pursuit of Innovative Culinary Entrepreneurs), came out of a demand … [Read more...]

There is an old saying that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The meaning translates into many areas of life, but does it apply to choosing a restaurant? Just off a busy intersection in Bountiful, I found one—the metaphorical book which needed to be judged by its cover, and ultimately, one that needed to be read. The old building, the captivating sign, the people com … [Read more...]

Poppies Bakery and Café is located in Sugar House on 1751 S. 1100 E. Jorden Hancock founded the bakery in 2015 where it began as a food truck. “My whole inspiration behind this bakery is due to my Grandma Dot. She was the most amazing person in the whole world, and most of my recipes and ideas come from her old recipes,” says Hancock. “I grew up baking with Dot and my father Bar … [Read more...]

We all hear about the popular restaurants. We all know of the top-of-the-town restaurants that everyone "must visit." But lesser-known places, with exceptional food and atmosphere are the places we tend to associate with road-trip memories. These are the places in and around Salt Lake that are perfect for folks new to town—they are our local hole-in-the walls. Sharon’s Caf … [Read more...]

Per Noi Trattoria
Found in a quiet neighborhood in Sugarhouse is a small Italian restaurant called Per Noi Trattoria. It’s not flashy or fancy, but the food is authentic and excellent. Chef Francesco hails from Naples, Italy, and has brought his family recipes with him. The dishes are classic, such as homemade gnocchi; the flavors are rich and satisfying. On any given n … [Read more...]

When Ken Rose started Tiburon in Sandy, he planned to eventually put blacktop over the top of a gravel parking lot. He then learned that Sandy City would “allow” him to blacktop his parking lot, but only if he also invested over $200,000 in a sidewalk, curb and gutter, street lamps, and an incredibly expensive storm drain system. “They wanted the property to be set for a 500-y … [Read more...]

To get us all excited about the summer season rolling in, Proper Brewing threw a party last weekend known as ProperPalooza, to celebrate beer and the community. Despite the windy weather and cooler temps, Proper saw a pretty awesome turnout for the event, says Eleanor Lewis, Marketing and Events Coordinator. They have a partnership with Beehive Sports, who provided … [Read more...]

If you’ve gone out for a drink or a bite recently, you may have noticed that the establishment you patronized had a new regulation sign on display. Effective May 9th, businesses holding the applicable liquor licenses are required to display a sign designating the location as a bar or as a restaurant serving alcohol. The sign requirement is a part of HB442, which was passed in M … [Read more...]

The word “hidden” holds real significance here. Blue Iguana is tucked in between two buildings directly west of the Capitol Theatre. As you come through the alley and walk down the stairs, you are immediately transported into a festive atmosphere with an inviting aroma. Kris Cappaert has been the proprietor here since shortly after Blue Iguana’s inception 19 years ago. A life … [Read more...]

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